'I found the lessons very interesting and truly interactive! I really enjoyed this and it helped me become more fluent when speaking in English.'

AgneseA student from Trento in Italy

'In the school I have used English to communicate with people from so many countries and that really makes me overjoyed. I love Norwich and England!'

LiA 12 year old student from Wuhan, China

'Students from different countries get on very well together. Lessons have a good ambience and good chemistry between teachers and classmates.'

IgnacioA 17 year old student from Burgos in Spain

'The lessons are very interesting and I have enjoyed many activities. I can see that my English has greatly improved since I came here!'

SimonaA student from the Czech Republic

'The school teachers are kind and full of enthusiasm. Their teaching methods are diverse and abundant, which encourage students to learn and think actively.'

TsaiA visiting teacher from Taipei,Taiwan

'I liked my experience in Norwich. The teachers were very good and we went to many interesting places. I met new friends from different countries.'

IvanA 15 year old student from Sofia, Bulgaria

'I’m so happy to be in Norwich, I‘ve learned a lot from my teachers. I’ve been to London, Windsor Castle, the British Museum They were amazing!'

WangA 16 year old student from Wuhan, China

'I met a lot of other students from different cultures. We all practised our English together. It was a great experience and I loved it!’'

NataliaA student from Warsaw in Poland

Courses held all year up to 16 June 2019
(recommencing 26 August 2019)

1-2 weeks (longer courses available)

For groups aged 11 to 18 (16 to 18 for IELTS) – (levels A1 – C2)

For groups of 15 or more students

Class times 09 00 – 12 30 or 13 30 – 17 00 (with a 30-minute break)

Arrive any day of the week

20 hours of study per week – 15 hours of English Lessons plus 5 hours of workshops (Monday to Friday, with optional Saturday)

Course report

Engaging and interactive lessons taught by professional and enthusiastic teachers

Free Wi-Fi in the school

Description

These courses offer a more in-depth study option and are designed for groups of students currently working towards an exam, or planning to take an exam in the future. Our aim is to help students improve their confidence and to build on speaking, listening, reading, writing and vocabulary skills. We plan our classes to fit the needs of our students and focus on improving general English skills which are transferable to the chosen exam, as well as helping students to understand the format of the exam and giving the techniques and practice needed to achieve success.

By taking an internationally recognised English exam you have instant proof of your level, evidence of your ability to study, advantage over others looking to study or work in an English speaking environment and more confidence in communicating in English.

Objectives and Entry Levels

For objectives and entry levels, see individual exam courses below.

Introduction to Exams

The English Experience offer an Introduction to Exams course, which can be of any duration from 6 days to 4 weeks. A summary of what is included in the Introduction to Exams short course can be shown in the comparison table below. Full details of the Introduction to Exams course can be found under our Short Courses. If you have any specific needs for your group please contact [email protected]

Cambridge examination courses

Age: 11-18 Level: A2 (Pre-Intermediate) – C2 (Proficiency).

Cambridge exams are internationally recognised by universities and employers in English-speaking countries.

Our exam preparation courses focus on the development of communicative skills through activity-based learning and group work. Through these fully immersive courses you will improve your language skills and maximise your fluency using English both in the classroom and in the real world.

Cambridge English exams take the form of 4 separate papers which test speaking, listening, reading, writing and use of English with an emphasis on general English. The exam tasks test your real-life language skills and your use of everyday spoken and written English for work or study purposes. These certificates never expire — they are an achievement for life and are recognised around the world.

Trinity GESE off-peak examination course

Age: 11-18 Level: Pre-A1 (Beginner) to C2 (Proficiency)

Trinity GESE qualifications are recognised internationally as reliable evidence of English language proficiency. They are a good introduction to exams and offer an easier option for assessment of general English ability.

Our exam preparation courses focus on the development of communicative skills through activity-based learning and group work. Through these fully immersive courses, you will improve your language skills and maximise your fluency using English both in the classroom and in the real world.

Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE) take the form of a one-to-one unscripted conversation with a native English-speaking Trinity examiner and take between 5 and 25 minutes. Successful candidates receive an official Trinity College London certificate for their grade.

There are 12 grades available from CEFR Pre-A1 to C2, so there is a grade to suit every student.

At each grade, candidates carry out a number of speaking and listening tasks to show their fluency, accuracy and ability to communicate in English and focuses on building confidence and motivation, so are ideal for teenagers and young learners.

Test and Certificate

At the end of course there will be a one-to-one test with a Trinity Examiner and an official GESE certificate for successful participants.

IELTS – International English Language Testing System

Age: 16-18Level: B1 (Intermediate) or higher

IELTS qualifications are internationally recognised by universities and employers in English-speaking countries.

Our IELTS courses are designed to help you prepare by developing your knowledge, expectations and understanding of the exam through practice tasks and mock tests. Through these fully immersive courses you will improve your language skills and maximise your fluency using English both in the classroom and in the real world.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) takes the form of 4 separate papers which test your speaking, listening, reading and writing. The exam is taken on specific dates at controlled test centres.

The IELTS 9-band scale. You will be given a score from 1 to 9 for each part of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The average produces your overall band score. You can score whole (e.g., 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half (e.g., 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) bands in each part of the test.

The IELTS test is aimed at people who want to take a more academic exam and for those who are looking to go to university in the UK or are applying for a UK VISA. The qualification is valid for 2 years.

Mock and Assessment

At the end of course there will be a mock Cambridge speaking exam and assessment.

Welfare and Safety

Activities and Excursions

One full-day and one half-day excursion is included every week, plus activities.

A dynamic range of activities and excursions are included on the course and additional activities or bespoke programmes can be developed for an additional charge. Please refer to the sample programme for details, or view the activities page of this website for more information. If you have specific requirements for your group please contact [email protected].

Make an Enquiry

Click the email link, or use the email address [email protected] to email your enquiry. If possible, please give preferred dates and numbers. For full contact information and school closure dates, please visit the Contact Us page.